Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with black slacks, and carries halberds. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1500 sp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fancy violet dress. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Andraste hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He usually wears his brown robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Kithri and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20 pp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His white hair is long and unkept. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Ghaliver's homeland. Ghaliver decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Bhevek lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and doesn't want to be a ruler and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 330 gp. Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She has wavy golden hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Vanchu is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Vanchu alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Balimaar embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (4 gp).